Small business acquisition market data
The numbers behind buying a business, sourced, transparent, and free to cite.
SMB Acquisition Statistics 2026
The canonical, fully-sourced roundup: the silver tsunami, SBA 7(a) lending volume, and what businesses sell for.
Read the report → Live nowIndustry Valuation Multiples
2026 SDE multiples across 15 industries, sourced ranges, updated as the market moves.
See multiples → RankedBest SBA Lenders
The most active SBA 7(a) acquisition lenders, ranked from public lending data with a transparent methodology.
See the ranking → DirectorySBA Lender Directory
Filterable directory of acquisition-active SBA lenders by state, loan size, and industry.
Browse lenders → ReportState of SMB Acquisition
Our forthcoming market report, what it covers, the methodology, and how to get it on release.
Learn more → IndexMain Street Buyer Index
A quarterly read on how favorable conditions are for business buyers. Methodology & launch state.
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